Act violently, like husband punching ruffian (4,3)

From Daily Telegraph Cryptic 31244, 1D

1D — Act violently, like husband punching ruffian (4,3) — LASH OUT

  • Definition
    Definition found: 'Act violently,'
  • Indicator
    Indicator found: 'punching'
  • Operation
    'punching' signals a container operation
  • Fodder
    Fodder: 'like husband ruffian'
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'like husband' → ASH
  • Synonym
    Synonyms spotted: 'ruffian' → LOUT
  • Assembly
    LOUT + ASH = L(ASH)OUT

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